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to Sylvia Weiner
15 April 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe writes that wherever he sees beauty or culture he thinks of Sylvia. He says he is now resigned to waiting for the war to end, and hopes she has adjusted as he has.
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16 April 1944
Moe writes he hasn't had time to read his mail yet but tomorrow he is staying in and will answer Sylvia properly.
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17 April 1944
Moe went to London and saw Mrs. Malcolm. He also took in a movie at Piccadilly Circus.
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18 April 1944
Moe says he feels obligated to write to Sylvia but it is a self-imposed obligation. He also says the he doesn't know what he would do if he didn't write so frequently to her.
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19 April 1944
Moe went to the movies with Jack. He also heard that Sammy Finestein is in Italy and wishes him lucks. He complains he hasn't been able to get in touch with many friends including Hilda and Herman Stein.
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20 April 1944
Moe tells Sylvia not to get too sentimental about Sammy's departure. Moe is also glad for Sarah (her husband is coming in on furlough). He thanks Sylvia for the packages she sent.
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21 April 1944
Moe described two films he saw, and mentions that he got the latest issue of PM.
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22 April 1944
Moe writes that his ties have been disappearing but he's not accusing anyone. He and Jack went to the host family again and spent a pleasant evening. He also asks about Davy and Lil.
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23 April 1944
Moe got a pass to leave camp, he will go into more detail later, but he spent most of the time in and around Lincoln's Inn Fields.
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25 April 1944
Moe inquires after Sylvia's health. He is very worried that she might be straining herself. Moe tells Sylvia she must be more careful. He mentions that he heard from Mad and Joe. He also admonishes people who spend lots of money on diamonds and says...
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26 April 1944
Moe mentions his interest in Indian and Chinese coins. He asks Sylvia for a new pen point, and refers to Sid Raphael.
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27 April 1944
Moe describes a dance he and Jack attend. He says he can't dance "with any living woman but you." He also thanks Sylvia for the ink and candy, and mentions that he has been listening to lectures.
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April 1944
Moe went to London with Jack, saw Mrs. Malcolm, and went to Lincoln's Inn Fields and the Middle and Inner Temples.
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28 April 1944
Moe is glad Sylvia received the penny bracelet he sent. He mentioned receiving the form for a ballot. He is glad she has not been overdoing it and wishes Sarah and Sam a happy time since Sam has furlough soon.
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30 April 1944
Moe doesn't know what they will do today. He will probably go to town, as it looks like it will be a nice day.
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1 May 1944
Moe went to a town called Cumberly where they explored an old abbey. On Sunday he thought about their grand Sundays together. He misses Marty as they no longer work the same shift.
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3 May 1944
Moe went to London again and got tickets for the best show in town, a comedy called "A Soldier for Christmas." He also had tea and went to the same French restaurant he and Joe ate at.
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4 May 1944
Moe writes that "Ten Little Niggers" was a nice gory murder mystery. He got back on the bus and decided that birds must be wise because they fly south for the winter.
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Moe writes that Sylvia should use the money returned for a new suit. He also heard that Jay was accepted for the Navy. Tonight he and Jack have tickets for the Agatha Christie play, "Ten Little Niggers."
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5 May 1944
Moe is glad Sylvia finally got the case reviewer job. He thinks she is trying to make him jealous with her description of dinner. He thanks her for the onion skin paper but jokes about her choice. Does she think he should write tear jerkers?
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6 May 1944
Moe explains he has been busy all day washing equipment and this is the first moment he's had. He calls these few moments a refuge.
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7 May 1944
Moe passed inspection, so they went to town again where they saw a movie and had dinner at the usual French restaurant. He provides an elaborate description of dinner. Moe mentions he had the most delicious brandy, and when he looked at the label it...
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8 May 1944
Moe writes that soon they will be very busy and he must write to Sylvia while he can. They haven't done any serious training in a while, but the real work will now begin. He is proud of the courage she's shown so far in regard to her new job.
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9 May 1944
Moe has been enjoying the weather and calls of the birds. He is glad Sylvia got know one of their neighbors in 902 and that the cucumbers are growing this year.
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10 May 1944
Moe is glad Sylvia liked the pictures he sent of England. He is noticing how different the scenery is now that the weather is changing.
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11 May 1944
Moe writes that the English spring is beautiful. He comments that the typing in Sylvia's last letter is all over the place and wonders about her state of mind. He agrees that Mad was too outspoken with Paul.
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12 May 1944
Moe claims he is too weak from the sun to write much. He received letters from Dave and Archie, and plans to read until it gets dark.
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13 May 1944
Moe discusses old friends and family. He mentions that he is not bothered that Herman S. never wrote him back. He guesses that Bess must be full of questions about his family, and says he is glad that Sarah F. is okay.
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General Orders No. 144
27 September 1862
Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875
Copy of General Orders No. 144 of September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments.
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to John J. Key
September 26, 1862
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
The letter is accompanied by a copy of General Orders No. 144 from September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments. The note describes meeting on September 27 with Key and...
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24 November 1944
Moe has moved to another part of town. He describes the room he is in. He says they are now closer to the town. When they arrived they found a special dinner waiting for them. He also reports that he watched Katherine Hepburn movies.
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25 November 1944
Moe describes the company party.
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26 November 1944
Moe had a drink as tribute to their anniversary before going to bed. He also describes the toilet at great length, and provides a rudimentary picture.
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27 November 1944
Moe writes that he has been neglecting his correspondents, and that he heard from Marge who says Melvin is on a furlough.
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28 November 1944
Moe worked the new shift, then went into town the next day and had a haircut and shave. He also had coffee and donuts. He wonders why Sylvia was so affected by a couple she saw.
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29 November 1944
Moe reports that it rained cats and dogs last night but today was beautiful.
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Moe addresses her comments on the election, and wonders if he can put away one of those big country hotel dinners.
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30 November 1944
Moe reports that he has been having a lazy day. He asks for more information on Sylvia's father's illness, and comments on peoples' interest in Russia.
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December 1, 1944
Moe reports that he received a cigarette ration for the first time in a month. He also received a letter from Dick and refers to the black market. He says that it had been one of the coldest days he's seen in France recently. He also tells Sylvia she...
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2 December 1944
Moe reports that the company failed inspection, and discusses the possibility of Sylvia coming to Europe after the war in the event he has to stay there. In the end he decided it is not really a possibility.
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3 December 1944
Moe reports that the lights went out as he was shaving. He later went to the movies with Jack. He also comments that he still has not received any packages.
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Moe says they are still confined, so Jack and him were unable to see the movie they wanted to last night.
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Moe says he hasn't had to time to read Sylvia's letters, but he will respond soon.
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December 7, 1944
Moe says Sylvia's descriptions of the East side bring it back vividly for him. He also asks for a subscription to the New York Times. He says he still hopes to see Paris one day, but he hasn't had time to study French.
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6 December 1944
Moe reports that he got a letter from Esme who said her boyfriend was wounded in Holland.
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December 6, 1944
Moe says that the tobacco question is very serious right now, he is working on his last pack of cigarettes.
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Moe remembers Pearl Harbor and how they heard the news three years ago.
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Moe reflects on how long they have been at war. It is the fourth year for the U.S. but it has been even longer for the other countries participating.
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Moe has received some of Sylvia's letters but there are gaps. He says he went to the concert and enjoyed it.
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Moe describes the concert in detail, watching the pianist, he was reminded of the many times Sylvia played the piano.
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